Stamford Health encourages taking “little steps”

Signs and decals recently appeared in Stamford’s Mill River Park sharing the latest information about the health benefits of walks, even short ones. Sponsored by Stamford Health’s Heart & Vascular Institute, they serve the dual purpose of promoting healthful activities and positioning the Institute as both part of the community and a leader in its field.

“The objective of the campaign is to promote heart health by encouraging daily walking and healthier lifestyle habits,” said Dr. David Hsi, the Co-Director of the Heart & Vascular Institute  “We set up ground decals and lamp post banners all throughout Mill River Park to convey this call-to-action in a memorable way. We’re running the campaign until mid-October, and we hope that throughout the campaign and beyond, our community members will learn more about cardiovascular wellness and make healthy lifestyle choices.”

The decals and posters inform people that taking as few as 4,000 steps in a day can reduce many health risks, or that the entire Mill River Park path is 2.8 miles long, which is roughly 6,000 steps.

Hsi added that “it’s deeply important to Stamford Health to champion heart health and wellness in our community. We know that walking is a simple and effective way to improve heart health. It can reduce the risk of both heart disease and stroke.”

“What better place to get people thinking about their own walking habits than a park? With this campaign we’re reaching beyond the proverbial walls of the hospital and meeting people where they are, using unique creative to inspire real-world change.”